Report: The iconic 1989 milk advert and Accrington Stanley’s lasting legacy | OneFootball
Commissioned by the Milk Marketing Board, the 1989 milk advert became a cultural touchstone, embedding the phrase “Accrington Stanley… who are they?” into football folklore. The commercial’s lighthearted jab at the club’s obscurity gave Accrington an unexpected identity boost and £10,000, a significant windfall at the time.